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Q Displaying the Electronic Level
The electronic level display in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel 
uses the exposure level indicator. Note that the electronic level is only 
displayed when shooting in horizontal or ientation. It is not displayed in 
vertical orientation.
1Select Custom Functions III.
  Under the [ 8] tab, select [C.Fn III: 
Operation/Others ], then press 
< 0 >.
2Select C.Fn III -5 [Custom 
Controls].
  Press the < U> key to select [ 5: 
Custom Controls], then press .
3Select [e].
 Select [e : DOF preview button ], 
then press < 0>.
4Select [Q].
  Select [Q : VF electronic level], 
then press < 0>.
  Press the < M> button to exit the 
menu.
Displaying the Electronic Level in the Viewfinder
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5Display the electronic level.
 Press the Depth-of-field preview 
button.
XThe horizontal tilt up to ±9° in 1° 
increments will be displayed in the 
viewfinder and on the LCD panel 
using the exposure level indicator.
  Pressing the shutter button halfway 
displays the exposure level.
4° right tilt 4° left tilt
 Even when the tilt is co rrected, there may be a  margin of error of ±1°.
  If the camera is very ti lted, the electronic level’s  margin of error will be 
bigger.
  If the Depth-of-field preview butt on has been assigned with the [VF 
electronic level], depth-of-field preview will not work.
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While you set some function, the feature’s description can be displayed.
The Feature guide displays a simple  description of the respective 
shooting mode, function or option. It appears when you change the 
shooting mode or set a shooting function, Live View shooting, Movie 
shooting, or Quick Control for playback. When you select a function or 
option on the Quick Control scr een, the Feature guide description 
appears. When you proceed with the operation, the Feature guide will 
disappear.
  Shooting mode  (Sample)
  Quick Control (Sample)
Select [Feature guide].
 Under the [ 53] tab, select [ Feature 
guide ], then press < 0>.
  Select [Disable], then press < 0>.
Feature Guide and Help
Feature Guide
3  Disabling the Feature Guide
Shooting settings Live View shooting Playback
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When [zHelp] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, 
pressing the < B> button displays the function’s description (Help). If 
the Help fills more than one screen , a scroll bar will appear on the right 
edge. You can turn the < 5> dial to scroll down.
  Example: [ z4: Long exp. noise reduction]
  Example: [ 8C.Fn I -1: Exposure level increments]
  Example: [ 8C.Fn II -1: Tracking sensitivity]

Help
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Basic Shooting
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes 
on the Mode Dial for best results.
With Basic Zone modes, all you do is poin t and shoot while the camera sets everything automatically (p.83, 342). Also, to 
prevent botched pictures due to  mistaken operations, the main 
shooting function settings cannot be changed.
Basic Zone
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 is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene 
and sets the optimum settings automatically.  It also adjusts focus 
automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.69\
).
1Set the Mode Dial to .
 Turn the Mode Dial while holding 
down the lock release button at the 
center.
2Aim any AF point over the 
subject.
 All the AF points will be used to focus, 
and generally the closest object will 
be focused.
  Aiming the center AF point over the 
subject will make focusing easier.
3Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway, and 
the lens focusing ring will rotate to 
focus.
XThe AF point achieving focus flashes 
briefly in red. At the same time, the 
beeper will sound and the focus 
confirmation light < o> in the 
viewfinder will light up.
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
AF point
Focus confirmation light
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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
4Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
XThe captured image will be displayed 
for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
  The focus confirmation light < o> blinks and focus is not 
achieved.
Aim the AF point over an area ha ving good contrast, then press the 
shutter button halfway (p.44). If you are too close to the subject, 
move away and try again.
  Multiple AF points flash simultaneously.
This indicates that focus is achiev ed at all those AF points. When the 
AF point covering the desired subject flashes, take the picture.
  The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus confirmation 
light < o> does not light up.)
It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving 
subject. (The focus confirmation light < o> does not light up.) You 
can take sharp pictures of a moving subject.
Note that focus lock (p.69) will not work in this case.
  Pressing the shutter button halfw ay does not focus the subject.
If the focus mode switch on the lens is set to < MF> (manual focus), 
set it to < AF> (autofocus).
FAQ
The < A> mode makes the colors  look more impressive in nature, outdoor, 
and sunset scenes. If  the desired color tone is  not obtained, use a Creative 
Zone mode and select a Pi cture Style other than  and shoot (p.112).
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 The shutter speed display is blinking.
Since it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a blurred subject 
due to camera shake. Using a tripod or a Canon EX-series Speedlite 
(p.170) (sold separately) is recommended.
  When the external flash was  used, the bottom part of the 
picture came out unnaturally dark.
If a hood is attached to the lens, it  can obstruct the flash coverage. If 
the subject is close, detach the hood  before taking the picture with 
flash.
In Basic Zone modes except < G>, using a Canon EX-series Speedlite 
(sold separately) in low-lig ht or backlit conditions can capture the subject 
brightly while avoiding camera sh ake or reduce backlit shadows.
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Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to 
create a balanced background and good perspective.
In the  mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus 
a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the 
shot and press the shutter button comple tely to take the picture. This is 
called “focus lock”. Focus lock is  also possible in other Basic Zone 
modes (except  Sports).
In the < A> mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes) 
while or after you focus, AI Servo AF  will take effect to focus the subject 
continuously. (The beeper  will continue beeping softly.) As long as you 
keep aiming the AF point on the su bject while pressing the shutter 
button halfway, the focusing will be continuous. When you want to take 
the picture, press the shutter button completely.
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Recomposing the Shot
Shooting a Moving Subject
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You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is 
called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 179.
1Set the Live View shooting/Movie 
shooting switch to < A>.
2Display the Live View image on 
the LCD monitor.
 Press the < 0> button.XThe Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
3Focus the subject.
 Aim the center AF point < > on the 
subject.
  Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
XWhen focus is achieved, the AF point 
will turn green a nd the beeper will 
sound.
4Take the picture.
  Press the shutter button completely.
XThe picture will be taken and the 
captured image is displayed on the 
LCD monitor.
XAfter the image review ends, the 
camera will return to Live View 
shooting automatically.
  Press the < 0> button to end the 
Live View shooting.
A  Live View Shooting
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